"Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body."
I Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT)
~~~Chris Tiegreen~~~
"Deep in the soul of every man, woman, and child is a void that nags us for attention. We think it's a sign of dysfunction, and we try to heal it ourselves. Some of us fill it with food, but the sense of taste is only satisfied for a moment....One day, if we're spiritually sensitive, we understand: It's a holy hunger, and only God can fix it.
....Those who have quenched their hunger with the things of this world have settled for empty calories; they're ultimately unsatisfied. The blessing of the true hunger leads us to Jesus, the Bread of Life."
Update - November 10, 2011
Starting this journey once again to get back on track. My Mom's heart attack a month ago has really got me struggling with several different things....not only have I been very stressed over her health....but I haven't been taking care of my own. I'm back to some of my old habits....eating when I'm extremely tired, which I know better....eating when stressed, which means the types of things I'm eating are going straight to "belly fat". I'm feeling very convicted so I know it's time to do something....NOW!!!
Matthew 4:4
Jesus answered,
“It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
Update - June, 2011
Pappy and I went on a hike May 30, 2011,
Update - June, 2011
Pappy and I went on a hike May 30, 2011,
Memorial Day. Pappy wanted to take this picture because of the neat "walking stick" that he found for me. I'm posting it in my Weight Loss Journey because....this time last year there was no way that I could have completed that same hike without feeling like I was about to die. This time, the only thing that really got to me....was the heat!!!
The best part of the day....spending it with Pappy and all the "love pats" he kept giving me!!!
;-)
(please ignore the "fat roll" around my waist...
that's something I need to work on)
Update - 3/01/11
I've been struggling with my "journey" for the last couple of weeks....I know why....but it's no excuse.
I heard this song tonight on The Biggest Loser and I'm claiming it as my "theme song". Let's all keep each other in prayer that we'll turn to HIM...instead of food! I want my craving to be for HIM....not something to eat!!!
(be sure and turn off my PlayList before listening)
February 2011 October 2006
I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. Something seemed to just change for me in 2010....at least where my thinking is concerned.
I've come to realize that I just can't keep on abusing my body with food and turning to food for comfort....when I know that I should turn to the Lord during those times. I find that I overeat the most when I'm tired.....so I'm trying to get rest instead of eat. A few other things I'm trying to incorporate into my "diet".....are more fruits and veggies....and eating less starches (bread, white potatoes, white rice, corn)....and drinking lots of water!!! I've also cut way back on sweets. For years, I tried so many weight loss programs....way too many to even remember. I believe each of us have to find what works for us....and for me, it's lower carb/lean protein. I came to realize that I'm addicted to sweets....and since carbs turn to sugar....I'm an all out carb-aholic!!!
The pictures that I've chosen show me from the time I turned 50 to present, so that you can see that I have changed in the last 5 years. I have a way to go....but not nearly as far as I've come!!! I also wanted you to see these pictures to see how my weight has fluctuated up and down in the past 5 years.
My go-to verse of scripture for this weight loss journey is.....
I've come to realize that I just can't keep on abusing my body with food and turning to food for comfort....when I know that I should turn to the Lord during those times. I find that I overeat the most when I'm tired.....so I'm trying to get rest instead of eat. A few other things I'm trying to incorporate into my "diet".....are more fruits and veggies....and eating less starches (bread, white potatoes, white rice, corn)....and drinking lots of water!!! I've also cut way back on sweets. For years, I tried so many weight loss programs....way too many to even remember. I believe each of us have to find what works for us....and for me, it's lower carb/lean protein. I came to realize that I'm addicted to sweets....and since carbs turn to sugar....I'm an all out carb-aholic!!!
The pictures that I've chosen show me from the time I turned 50 to present, so that you can see that I have changed in the last 5 years. I have a way to go....but not nearly as far as I've come!!! I also wanted you to see these pictures to see how my weight has fluctuated up and down in the past 5 years.
My go-to verse of scripture for this weight loss journey is.....
January 2005 at my 50th birthday celebration
October 2006
March 2007
January 2008
(kept off what I had lost)
(kept off what I had lost)
July 2009
gained it all back....plus
:(
(you can't see it, but I had a broken little toe in this pic, too....and all that weight didn't help that at all!!!)
OUCH!!!
:'(
:(
(you can't see it, but I had a broken little toe in this pic, too....and all that weight didn't help that at all!!!)
OUCH!!!
:'(
April 4, 2010
May 29, 2010
July 4, 2010
(I really shouldn't have worn horizontal stripes!!!)There's not a big difference since last month....but....compare this pic with the one taken July 4th 2009....there's about a 2o-25 lb difference from last year!!!
Click here for my July Journey Update.
August 29, 2010
Click here for my August Journey Update
In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!
May 29, 2010
(I really shouldn't have worn horizontal stripes!!!)There's not a big difference since last month....but....compare this pic with the one taken July 4th 2009....there's about a 2o-25 lb difference from last year!!!
just ignore the bulge of my cell phone in my right pocket
;0)
July 30, 2010;0)
Click here for my July Journey Update.
Click here for my August Journey Update
October 24, 2010 October 30, 2010
Click here for September and October Journey Update!
December 4, 2010
January 16, 2011
I'm a little late in getting a pic beside the red rocking chair!!!
January 31, 2011
Not a very good pic...Pappy took this after we got home from church!!! He is so funny about my weight loss....and I've gotta admit, I'm loving it!!! He is all the time wanting to take my picture.
Love his precious heart!!!
I'm a little late in getting a pic beside the red rocking chair!!!
Not a very good pic...Pappy took this after we got home from church!!! He is so funny about my weight loss....and I've gotta admit, I'm loving it!!! He is all the time wanting to take my picture.
Love his precious heart!!!
Blessings to each of you on your weight loss journey!!
In His Most Precious Love....and with mine!!!
